PDC134347 - How the Brain Learns, Retains and Masters Information

Teachers have the power to transform minds. This micro-credential focuses on AITSL Standard 1.5, which pertains to the brain and learning. Specifically, it explores how the brain learns, retains information, and acquires knowledge and its implications for your teaching practice.
In this micro-credential, you will delve into the captivating world of the cognitive process of learning. This includes understanding how the brain transfers information from working memory to long-term memory and optimising this process while addressing potential barriers. You will examine the limits of working memory, including the occurrence of cognitive overload, its common causes, and strategies to reduce it.
Furthermore, you will explore the influence of factors such as emotion, context, and sleep on memory formation, consolidation, and retrieval. By engaging with research findings on the neural processes involved in memory, you will gain insights into how your teaching can impact memory performance. This includes understanding how the brain acquires knowledge and the implications this has for your teaching methods.
Finally, you will acquire strategies to manage student behaviour effectively and create optimal learning environments. These strategies aim to improve students' achievements and well-being by purposefully managing cognitive load and facilitating the mastery of knowledge.

This micro-credential is also awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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